Review : Lovemore Collagen Firming Eye Patch

Product Description
Improve your skin elasticity with extra boost of collagen. Packed with marine collagen and green coffee extract to instantly boost your eye contour youthfulness! Special ear hook design gives you ultra-lifting effect while holding it in place while you move around doing chores.

Key Benefits :
Firming : Marine Collagen and Peptide Complex and Pepha Tight
Dehydrating : CoQ10 and Green Coffee
Moisturizing : Nano-Hyaluran and Vitamin E

Its been a long time since I last used a Lovemore mask. That was way back in 2013. However, a good friend has passed me a Lovemore Collagen Firming Eye Patch from her Taiwan trip which brings me back to this brand, once again.

The eye patch, shaped like a masquerade mask, was wet with essence and dripping like a mess, when I pulled it out of its packaging. However, the cottony and soft material was such a joy to put on the undereye area, with convenient ear hooks that secure it to the skin. No worries of it slipping down, and it was so comfortable, cooling and refreshing.

But, the perfum-y scent can be quite a turn-off - overwhelming, in my opinion. No spectacular difference but it helps to give tired eyes a good rest.

Source : Secretive

Review : Andalou Naturals Luminous Eye Serum

Product Description
Fruit stem cell complex, vitamin C, and goji glycopeptides enzymatically support dermal vitality for a lighter, tighter, brighter looking appearance as caffeine from green coffee uplifts circulation for youthful luminosity

Key Ingredients :

• Designed with regenerating fruit stem cell science for visible brightening results
• Boosts collagen and elastin to smooth fine lines and firm dermal texture
• Caffeine from green coffee stimulates circulation to reduce puffiness and help diminish dark circles

My undereye area has been a main concern for many years. Dark circles, eye bags and fine lines are apparent. I have been told that for genetic causes, dark circles and eye bags would probably not respond to topical treatment. Then again, even though it may sound idealistic, but isn't life all about hope?  As such, I have always been on the search for an eye product which works. 

Andalou Naturals Luminous Eye Serum has been highly raved because of its ingredients and its effectiveness. It contains good ingredients like sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and multiple skin-repairing agents to help skin look younger and healthier. Who doesn't want that?

Review : Katfood Espresso Yourself Body Scrub

Product Description
CHOCK-FULL OF CELLULITE BUSTING INGREDIENTS!
Bursting with Collective Brewers’ organically grown antioxidant and caffeine-rich fresh espresso grounds, this scrub firms and tones skin while minimizing the appearance of cellulite with regular use.

A 120g size of Katfood Espresso Yourself Body Scrub retails for $26 but I managed to get it at $20.80 from the last Naiise sale. You can shop at Naiise with my code to get 10% off your first $75 purchase. Check out the different prices on different sites before your purchase as they retail for different prices.

In Your Kitchen: 10 Natural ways to get rid of acne scars

Tomato Pulp

Ah, the good old tomato. Tomatoes are said to be extremely effective when it comes to shrinking large pores. The pulp can also fade those pesky pimple scars and clear your skin of blackheads and impurities. To create your homemade detoxifying solution, apply fresh tomato juice to a clean face and leave it on for around 15 minutes before rinsing.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is a great hydrator and has been widely used for its anti-inflammatory properties. Don’t just use it on sunburns though! The gel apparently does wonders when it comes to fading marks on your face. Fresh gel, straight from the plant, is especially great for your skin, so keep a live plant in your kitchen to reap its benefits!

Review : Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream Camellia & Geranium

Product Description
This non-greasy, nourishing facial moisturiser noticeably improves skin hydration without leaving residual oil or shine on the skin

Active Ingredients :
Camellia and Rosehip Oil : contains phytosterols which improve hydration and condition skin
Aloe Vera : polysaccharides from aloe vera help the skin appear revitalised, leaving it smooth and soft
Jojoba Oil : triglycerides from jojoba oil rebalance skin and improve skin appearance
Cane Sugar : releases vital biosaccharides that soothe the skin, improve its vitality while repairing skin that are damaged by UV induced oxidative stress

As the last product in my daytime skincare regime, Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream with Camellia and Geranium serves as the last step to seal in the goodness of the serums prior to the day cream application as well as an added hydration to the skin.

Review : Grown Alchemist Anti-oxidant Facial Oil - Rosehip & Camellia Seed

Product Description
This rich certified organic facial oil provides the skin with essential bio active nutrients that stimulate the natural process of renewal and regeneration noticeably restoring skin suppleness, hydration and elasticity reducing the appearance of fine lines

Active Ingredients :
Polyphenols from rosehip : revitalize, rejuvenate and improve skin elasticity, dimishing the appearance of fine lines, reducing the visible signs of aging
Tocopherol antioxidants from rosehip oil and camellia seed : soften and increase skin smoothness while actively hydrating and repairing the appearance of skin damaged by oxidative stress

The Grown Alchemist Anti-oxidant Facial Oil with Rosehip and Camellia Seed is part of the Skin Strengthening prescription set which I purchased from Australia several months back. According to the promoter, it can be used on its own, or layered after the Grown Alchemist Detox Serum Antioxidant+3 Complex.

Review : Grown Alchemist Detox Serum Antioxidant+3 Complex

Product Description
This lightweight, oil-free instant absorbing serum is recommended for daily use to detoxify the skin of not only traditionally targeted oxygen free radicals but also carbon and nitrogen free radicals.

Active Ingredients :
Tri-peptides and complex antioxidants targeting oxygen, carbon and nitrogen free radicals combine leaving the skin hydrated and looking radiant and healthy

As part of the Grown Alchemist prescription set, the Detox Serum Antioxidant+3 Complex goes on to the skin after the toner and I really love all the products I have tried so far, from the brand. I get such immense joy from trying new brands and products that truly work and I will wonder, what took me so long? The only downside is, it is not available in Singapore.

Review : Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner - Rose, Ginseng & Chamomile

Product Description
A refreshing, invigorating toner for an instant lift and radiant glow. Face is soft and clean, skin is balanced, facial pores are refined and skin tone is even out.

Active Ingredients : 
Olive and Chamomile extracts : gently tighten and smooth the skin without removing natural water-binding agents or drying the skin
Ginseng and Aloe Vera : tone and soothe
Vitamin C : defends the skin against free-radical

Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner with Rose, Ginseng and Chamomile was a toner that comes highly recommended by the Grown Alchemist promoter in Australia back in April. According to her, the toner is good, effective and affordable, at AUD29.95.

Review : Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser Olive Oil & Plantago Extract

Product Description
A gentle cream cleanser to remove make-up, cleanse and condition delicate facial skin without dehydrating or irritating the skin leaving the skin looking soothed, purified and perfectly prepared for moisturising.

Key Ingredients :
Olive Leaf Extract : an antioxidant and tonic, it helps to slow the visible signs of age lines while soothe, hydrate and firm the skin appearance
B Vitamin : reduce pore size
Astringent Yarrow Extracts and Trace Element, Zinc : tone, firm and energize the skin, to provide natural radiance to complexion
Polysaccarides and Fucoidans from Red Seaweed : hydrate and even out skin tone
Plantago Extract and Beta-Glucan from Oat : soothe and cleanse skin


Having a passion in skincare meant that I tend to go beauty-shopping when I travel. I will "research" and check out the beauty brands available in the country prior to my trip - its bestsellers, its range of products, where the brand is located and include the beauty-stop in my itinerary.

And so, thats how I came to know about Grown Alchemist. In Australia. Its packaging is almost similar to that of AESOP but more reasonably-priced. The promoter won me over, with her detailed explanation. And I am so glad to have tried out the brand because I really enjoyed using it.